Lighting

When you own a reptile, lighting is a critical part of caring for your pets. You’ll need the right lights to make sure your reptile pals can grow, thrive and live a happy, healthy life. At Big Al’s Pets, you’ll find all the lighting products you might need to care for your reptiles. Whether you have a lizard, an iguana, a turtle, a snake or another reptilian pet, you’ll be able to create a custom lighting system when you shop on our site. We have everything from large terrarium hoods to single lamps and replacement bulbs. In fact, we offer well over 100 products to help meet your needs.

Because we offer such a huge selection of reptile lighting options, many customers filter their search according to price. With some smaller products offered for under $3 and complex systems costing over $100, there are options for every budget. Meanwhile, you can also search for the brands you prefer, such as Exo Terra, Zilla and Zoo Med. Our selection includes only high-quality, reliable products to ensure you get the performance you and your pet need.

The PowerSun UV is a self-ballasted mercury vapor lamp which emits UVA, UVB and heat all in one lamp! Fits into a standard ceramic socket. Projects UVB up to several feet from the lamp's surface and is ideal for large terrariums or bird aviaries.

This daylight heat lamp with internal reflector is coated with rare earth phosphors to enhance the vibrant colors of your reptiles. The heat emitted by the lamp simulates the sun and creates a much needed basking area for your reptiles.

Self-ballasted mercury vapor reptile bulbs which provide the benefits of natural sunlight, which is one of the most important aspects in keeping reptiles healthy. The Exo Terra Solar Glo is the choice of professional breeders.

These bulbs are suitable for snakes, all amphibians (frogs, toads, and salamanders) and nocturnal animals. They help to stimulate appetite, activity, and reproductive behavior through UVA radiation. Plants will thrive under this light as well.

Repti Glo 10.0 has a very high UVB output similar to that of desert environments. Desert locations receive more direct sunlight than any other environment because of fewer clouds, less air humidity, and the lack of plants or trees to provide shade.

The Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 has a moderate to high UVB output, similar to that of shady environments such as rain forests and other tropical locations. Ideal for all tropical and sub-tropical reptiles. Effective up to 12".

Broad-spectrum daylight spot lamps with a Neodymium sleeve. The spectrum is ideal for plant's photosynthesis and the UVA light contributes to reptiles' physiological well-being. The spot allows one to direct the heat and light.